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Medications

Ocupress®

Generic name

Concentration

Mechanism of action

This beta blocker reduces the aqueous humor production and increases drainage, thus lowering the pressure.

Indications

Treatment of open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, aphakic glaucoma, and other various secondary glaucomas.

Dosage

Instill 1 drop of carteolol solution into eye every 12 hours or twice every day.

Use with caution in patients with/during:

Carteolol should NOT be used in patients with preexisting cardiac disease, such as severe bradycardia, advanced AV block, cardiogenic shock, coronary artery disease, vasospastic angina, or congestive heart failure, particularly those with severe left ventricular dysfunction.